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[Shadow]

Hi Gang. Good to be back. Here's a new one. Wonder if this was a newspaper/mag pic? After some trial and error, this is where we are. All comments welcome.  :)

[Mhayes]

Shadow, I'm betting newspaper, but since I didn't see it when it came in--I'm not sure. Nice adjustment.

Margie

[philbach]

Hi Shadow I was just wondering if you copy your adjusted layer to the next layer up and use overlay as the blending mode.  You might be able to improve the adjustment.  By using a layer mask or by adjusting the opacity of the layer.  Just a thought.

[Shadow]

Thanks Phil! What a difference your suggestion made!
Here's the WIP with the adj layer copied and mode set to Overlay. I used the Apply Image (x2) to protect the highlights. If you want to see an in depth on Apply Image, check out https://phlearn.com/tutorial/use-apply-image-photoshop/

[Lynnya]

Hey shadow looking good... I'll have to try that..thanks for tip. :up: :up:

[Shadow]

You are most welcome. Sure saved time with this image.

[Tori803]

My grandparents had that same tile in their kitchen!

[Shadow]

Ah Tori ...hope it brought back lots of good memories seeing it.  :)
Here's the latest. Sure would appreciate a good once over. What needs tweaking? Thanks all.

[Hannie]

Wow Shadow, looking good!

One small pick, the man seated on the left almost appears to have a rather large behind.   :)
Perhaps if darken the side of the armrest a little?

:up:

Hannie

[Shadow]

Thanks Hannie. Poor guy. No one wants their backside blown up like that.  ???  Does this look more realistic?

[Hannie]

Shadow, I believe that the side of the armrest is covered and not open?

[Shadow]

Thanks Hannie. It looks better that way for sure. Here's the final unless something else jumps out at someone.

[Lynnya]

Looks very nice on my tiny screen shadow :up:

[Hannie]

Great job Shadow!

Hannie

[philbach]

Well done Shadow!